WSK Book Club Reads

[ninedaysaqueen.livejournal.com]

So, what should we read in 2024? Let's talk longer series to start reading in late spring. We discussed reading a DWJ series after we wrapped up our re-read of QT, mainly the Chestomanici Chronicles (6 books) or the Dalemark Quartet (4 books). Does anyone have other ideas? 

In the meantime, is anyone up for reading and discussing a stand-alone novel this winter? I humbly offer The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Not a direct MWT rec, but she said she was familiar with and liked the author, Kelly Barnhill. 

 Also, if you like, what are your 2024 reading goals? Mine in 25 books, with at least five of them being non-fiction. 

Comments

[whataliethatwas.livejournal.com]

I do like Dalemark Quartet and would enjoy a reread, but I think I'd be especially interested in reading Chrestomanci books with other qt fans. It comes up a lot here and I'd love to experience a live read-through.

I would absolutely read The Girl Who Drank the Moon

[eachase.livejournal.com]

I'm in for Chrestomanci and/or Dalemark. (Why choose one when you can have both? Which is why I made both pumpkin bread and orange cranberry nut bread today.)

I read The Girl Who Drank the Moon (and The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy) when Megan mentioned them, but I'll show up for a discussion (schedule permitting). It's always fun to hear what others have to say.

[eachase.livejournal.com]

P.S. I've never set reading goals, but...

I'm currently reading Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Trickers (mostly because Jordan Ifueko contributed one of the stories and I really liked her novels; also, I remember watching The Storyteller growing up. <3 Henson), The Rose Code by Kate Quinn, and The Best of Wodehouse: an anthology. Oh, and I'm reading Illuminations by T. Kingfisher to my daughter and Thick as Thieves to my son.

So far this year I've read The Librarian of Crooked Lane and the Medici Manuscript by C.J. Archer, Seasparrow by Kristin Cashore, Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose by Nancy Springer, Apprentice Needed by Obert Skye, Murder of a Lady by Anthony Wynne, and Death in Cornwall by G.M. Malliet.

My TBR does not need additions, but I'll ask anyway... what's everyone else reading?

[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

You've read all those already this year?! I feel like such a slacker. :-)

[eachase.livejournal.com]

Well, it's not like any of them were particularly challenging reads. Plus, I'm a compulsive reader with no other hobbies. Except baking, you know, so I have good things to eat while I read.

Right now I'm so stressed by The Rose Code that I have to read a Wodehouse short story so I can relax before going to sleep.

[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

I've never read the Dalemark books so would prefer them but would definitely participate in a rereading of the Chrestomanci series.

And I haven't read The Girl Who Drank the Moon and would certainly be up for that.

I don't usually set reading goals but I recently discovered T Kingfisher's adult books and have loved Nettle and Bone and Thorn Hedge. I'll be reading more of her stuff.

[eachase.livejournal.com]

I've been reading T. Kingfisher for just over a year now, I think. There isn't one that I haven't enjoyed, but I have avoided the creepier-looking ones. I started with The Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, so I can recommend that if you haven't gotten to it yet.

I have developed a strong desire to read Minor Mage, but it's only available for Kindle, which I don't have. (But I'm going to visit a friend who does, so maybe I'll give her $4 and ask her to download it and let me read it during my visit.)

[readsintrees.livejournal.com]

I discovered T. Kingfisher a couple of years ago with "Bryony & Roses", and have since read EVERY book that she's published so far under that name (minus the latest Paladin one because I'm waiting for the library to get it), plus a few of her Ursula Vernon children's book.

[readsintrees.livejournal.com]

Ha, I just reread some of the Chrestomanci books (and have read the rest relatively recently as well). AND I started the Dalemark quartet a couple of years ago. The latter was just OK for me, and I never ended up reading the 4th one.

At some point I'd like to read "The Curse of Chalion" (and sequels) by Lois Bujold, which I think is on my TBR because MWT recommended it?

[semperlego.livejournal.com]

Happy New Year!!

I agree with Checkers--I am feeling like a slacker in the reading dept. Librarian--well done with MWT sleuthing, and with your voracious reading. I'm spinning lots of plates right now with work, teenagers, and trying to help my hubby finish building our new house. I have been listening to my fav QT chapters in between work and sleep. I have read Girl Who Drank the Moon, and happy to chat about it. I love DWJ and have not read the Crestomanci or Dalemark books, so those would be fun. As always, you guys inspire me and I look forward to more Sounis chats!!